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A New Look Painting
5.0(
25
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Serving Greensboro, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brandon and his guys were on time, professional, polite, and cleaned up after they were done. They paid attention to detail. I will definitely hire them again for my next room."
French Doors
Bedroom
Archway Dining
Chevron
Fireplace

+19

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Clean Hands Painting & Construction LLC
4.9(
365
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Serving Greensboro, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company performed a stellar job . I was impressed by the quality of the work , the professionalism and the communication . Mr. Green was very thorough and detailed , kept me appraised of every step of the job and explained to me what needed to be done and why. They started on a Saturday, showed up every day at exactly the time they said they were showing up. For a potentially messy job, they left the house clean , covering the floor every morning and removing the cover every day at the end of the day . The workmanship was also excellent. I will hire them again ."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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L&A ProPainting LLC.
5.0(
10
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Serving Greensboro, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

"I am very pleased with the interior painting project L&A ProPainting, LLC completed on by house. They were very professional and experienced. They were prompt and always on time. They moved and covered the furniture in each room before painting, and put all the furniture back in place when they finished each room. They also cleaned up after the job was completed. I would highly recommend L&A ProPainting, LLC, and I will use them again for any painting project I may have in the future."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Paint My Walls LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Greensboro, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"I was very pleased with the work they did. All the employees were well mannered and did a great job. He did what was asked and more. I would definitely hire him and his team again in the future."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Kevin Tripp Wall Covering Installations
5.0(
2
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Serving Greensboro, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

"Kevin was wonderful to work with from start to finish and I would highly recommend him. I wanted wallpaper installed on the ceiling of my sonâ  s room, which is more laborious than the typical wall installation, and he did such an amazing job. He was extremely efficient and knowledgeable, and I will definitely hire him again for any future installations!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wallcovering or wallpaper removal projects in Greensboro, NC

You can determine your wall type through tactile and visual tests. Start by checking the surface by inserting a thumbtack, feeling the texture, tapping to listen for a hollow sound, and examining cut edges under outlet covers. Drywall feels soft with a hollow sound, while plaster is hard and solid. These checks are especially useful in older homes where plaster is more common.

After removing wallpaper, you can dispose of small amounts in your household trash. However, if you are removing wallpaper from your entire home, you’ll need to contact a waste removal service, rent a dumpster, or arrange a special pick-up with your municipality’s waste service. Wallpaper cannot be recycled, so it is important to keep it separate from the recycling stream to comply with local waste guidelines.

It takes a professional from several hours up to a full day to remove wallpaper from a single room. The removal duration depends on the type of adhesive, the age of the wallpaper, the condition of the wall, and the number of layers present. High ceilings and additional layers increase the time required, as extra care is taken to protect the wall surface while ensuring a complete removal.

Using fabric softener with water is an option for removing wallpaper, but its effectiveness is limited and depends on the type of wallpaper being used. This low-cost method is most effective on modern, less porous wallpaper and may not yield optimal results on vintage or textured varieties. It might also affect wall surface preparation for new coverings if the residue is not completely removed. For stubborn adhesive or textured surfaces, professional solutions are recommended to ensure a thorough removal without damaging the underlying wall.

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